日本を破壊する種子法廃止とグローバリズム（前編）(2018 03 14)

Summary

The video explores the history of globalization, tracing its origins from the Spice Road and European imperialism to its modern-day impacts. It discusses how Portugal, the Netherlands, and other European powers dominated trade routes, leading to the exploitation of Asian colonies. The narrative links these historical events to Japan's current struggles with globalization, highlighting the potential risks to its food security and sovereignty due to changing laws. The script emphasizes the ongoing battle to protect Japan from the negative effects of globalization, making a critical case for understanding its historical context.

Takeaways

• 😀 Globalization began with the spice trade, as Portuguese and Islamic merchants introduced spices to Europe.
• 😀 European countries, like the Portuguese and Dutch, dominated trade routes and colonized parts of Southeast Asia, impacting local economies.
• 😀 The demand for spices in Europe increased, and European traders sought alternate routes due to the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
• 😀 Portugal's Vasco da Gama opened up sea routes to India, marking the beginning of an interconnected global economy.
• 😀 The Dutch eventually overtook the Portuguese in the Spice Islands, establishing colonies in Southeast Asia, including Jakarta (Batavia).
• 😀 The history of globalization is intertwined with imperialism, where European powers extracted wealth from Asia while exploiting local populations.
• 😀 Asia’s impoverishment occurred as European powers dominated the region, limiting local sovereignty and economic growth.
• 😀 Japan's historical efforts to protect its sovereignty from globalization are noted as a key aspect of its policy responses throughout the centuries.
• 😀 The post-World War II period saw Japan's struggles with globalization, influenced by external forces like the GHQ and changes in public discourse.
• 😀 The abolition of key laws in Japan, such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Act, is viewed as a continuation of harmful globalization policies.
• 😀 The author argues that globalization has continued to harm Japan’s food security and autonomy, emphasizing the need to protect national interests from external influence.

Q & A

What is the significance of the abolition of the Lion Law in Japan, as mentioned in the script?

The abolition of the Lion Law is presented as a destructive act that could have significant negative consequences for Japan. It is connected to the broader idea of globalization, which the script argues has historically impacted Japan in both beneficial and harmful ways.

How does the script define globalization, and how does it relate to the history of Japan?

The script defines globalization as a process where imperial powers exert control over other regions, often by exploiting their resources and influencing their political systems. It suggests that Japan has experienced both the positive and negative effects of globalization over the past 500 years, from the Age of Discovery to the present day.

What role did Portuguese traders play in the development of globalization according to the script?

Portuguese traders are credited with marking the beginning of globalization by establishing trade routes between Southeast Asia and Europe. They brought spices from the Spice Islands (Maluku) to Europe, which led to the establishment of trading bases and the beginning of European colonial dominance in Asia.

How did the Dutch influence the spice trade in Southeast Asia?

The Dutch eventually took control of the Spice Islands, overcoming Portuguese dominance. They established a significant presence in Southeast Asia, including building a canal in Jakarta (Batavia) in 1619, which became the center of Dutch colonial trade in the region.

What historical events led to the introduction of firearms to Japan?

Firearms were introduced to Japan in 1543 or 1540 when a group of Portuguese traders were washed ashore on Tanegashima Island. This was a turning point in Japan's military technology, as firearms were initially introduced by the Portuguese.

What does the script suggest about the role of imperialism in globalization?

The script suggests that imperialism is a form of globalization, where European powers extracted wealth from their colonies while keeping the local populations impoverished. This was done through trade and economic systems that favored the colonizers, often with little to no resistance from the colonized due to their lack of political power.

How did the colonial empires of the Dutch, British, French, and Americans shape Southeast Asia?

The Dutch controlled Indonesia, the British took over countries like India and Malaysia, the French colonized Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, and the Philippines came under American rule. These empires established systems that extracted resources and wealth, shaping the economies and politics of the region.

What is the connection between the abolition of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Act and globalization?

The abolition of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Act is presented as part of the ongoing influence of globalization in Japan. The script suggests that this change could negatively impact Japan's food security, further weakening its ability to resist the harmful effects of global economic systems.

What does the script say about Japan’s historical efforts to protect itself from globalization?

The script claims that Japan's leaders have historically worked to shield the country from the negative impacts of globalization, especially in terms of economic and political control. However, there have been failures, and some policies have harmed the Japanese people by allowing the influence of foreign powers to take root.

Why does the script argue that the postwar era in Japan has seen a lack of critical discussion about globalization?

The script argues that after Japan's defeat in World War II, the ideological control imposed by the GHQ (General Headquarters) limited open discourse about the dangers of globalization. Postwar Japan, influenced by pacifism, has largely ignored or failed to critically address the negative historical effects of globalization, leading to a skewed public perception.